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A Current & Projected Population <br /> This section identifies the assumptions and resulting population estimates and projections <br /> for IRC . Population estimates for 2004 and projections through the year 2025 (in five - <br /> year increments) are presented and summarized in this section for use, as appropriate, <br /> within each of the impact fee program areas . Functional population estimates, as well as <br /> a discussion of what functional population is, also are provided in this section. <br /> Population Assumptions <br /> All program areas being considered for impact fees in IRC require the use of population <br /> data in calculating existing levels of service and performance standards, and in <br /> calculating future demand for capital facilities . With this in mind, a consistent approach <br /> to developing population estimates and projections is an important component of the data <br /> compilation process . <br /> Table II - 1 presents population trends for IRC , including total county area, unincorporated <br /> area, and the municipalities . The bottom of the table reflects the three possible <br /> population categories that are needed to support the impact fee program areas under <br /> consideration . The three categories include : <br /> • countywide population ; <br /> • countywide population, less the population of the Town of Indian River Shores ; <br /> and <br /> • unincorporated population . <br /> The population category selected for a given impact fee analysis will be consistent with <br /> the service area of that service/facility category . For example, correctional facilities are <br /> provided on a countywide basis ; therefore, countywide population will be used in the <br /> calculations of the impact fee for correctional facilities . In contrast, law enforcement <br /> services are provided by the IRC Sheriff' s Department only to unincorporated areas of <br /> the county . As a result, the unincorporated population will be used in the impact fee <br /> study calculations for law enforcement services . Such a determination is made for each <br /> impact fee program area and discussed in each impact fee program area ' s respective <br /> section . <br /> Tindale -Oliver & Associates, Inc . Indian River County <br /> February 2005 II- 1 Impact Fee Study <br />